Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it. | Amanda Schneider | TEDxFargo

This TEDx talk will challenge everything you thought you knew about the workplace. Drawing on decades-long research, journalistic exploration, and personal experience, Amanda Schneider, Founder + President of ThinkLab, reveals the groundbreaking insights that can transform the very foundations of work as we know it. Discover how the youngest generation entering the workforce holds the keys to unlocking a more flexible, transparent, and inclusive future. Get ready to rethink your assumptions and gain the tools to build a work environment that works for everyone - not just for Gen Z - but for the betterment of all knowledge workers seeking greater autonomy and fulfillment. Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA, is a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of ThinkLab, acquired by SANDOW Design Group in 2018, where she still serves as President. A dynamic force at the convergence of design and business, Amanda stands out as a captivating thought leader and accomplished author, spotlighted in prestigious publications ranging from Forbes, the Huffington Post, and Interior Design Magazine. Recognized as the compelling host of the acclaimed podcast "Design Nerds Anonymous," Amanda weaves together creativity and data, offering unparalleled insights, captivating audiences worldwide.

Amanda’s creative process stems from her education in Industrial Design from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, while her natural business sense is augmented by her MBA from University of Iowa. While her work is founded upon the philosophy that it's easy to be surrounded by data yet starved for insights, she believes that true value emerges when insights empower actionable change.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx